Brampton travel guide

Brampton Tourism | Brampton Guide

You're Going to Love Brampton

With a population of 433,806, Brampton is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brampton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jack Astor's - Brampton (154 West Drive) and Aria Bistro & Lounge (485 Main Street North) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anokhi (200 County Court Blvd Unit B1) and Terrace on The Green (8672 Mississauga Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brampton.

When to visit Brampton

Brampton in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 159
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brampton

Plane

When flying to Brampton, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Brampton departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 46m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 43 for a 2h 09m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, OurBus and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 125 miles and will cost you around C$ 39. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

When flying to Brampton, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Brampton departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 46m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 43 for a 2h 09m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, OurBus and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 125 miles and will cost you around C$ 39. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Brampton

Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around C$ 148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 484 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton and Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brampton

Most booked hotels in Brampton

Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 150+
Monte Carlo Inn - Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 128+
Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 160+

Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 157 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 per litre in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.02 and C$ 28.03. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Premium (Toyota Crown or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 157 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 per litre in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.02 and C$ 28.03. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Premium (Toyota Crown or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.